Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Overview

Forest Products Accounting is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to process invoices and financial information accurately and efficiently.

This position will work with internal records, vendors, invoices, payments, and accounting documentation while helping maintain accurate and timely accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify incoming invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter invoices and payment information into the accounting system.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and account information.
• Prepare accounts payable documentation for payment processing.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status, and account questions.
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Review transactions for proper coding and documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical accounting records.
• Assist with tracking outstanding invoices and payment deadlines.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and vendor information.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous accounts payable, accounting, or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office software.
• Ability to work with financial records and numerical information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve routine accounting issues.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with accounting or ERP software.
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices.
• Familiarity with vendor reconciliation and payment procedures.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas and spreadsheet organization.
• Experience with month-end closing support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Professional and collaborative accounting environment.
• Training and support for company-specific systems and procedures.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Stable full-time employment.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Pay: $24.20 - $29.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $29